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Book Synopsis: Boasting almost one hundred articles and book excerpts, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a breathtaking celebration of the finest writing by scientists--the best such collection in print--packed with scintillating essays on everything from "The Discovery of Lucy" to "The Terror and Vastness of the Universe." Edited by best-selling author and renowned scientist Richard Dawkins, this sterling collection brings together exhilarating pieces by a who's who of scientists and science writers, including Stephen Pinker, Stephen Jay Gould, Martin Gardner, Albert Einstein, Julian Huxley, and many dozens more.
Readers will find excerpts from bestsellers such as Douglas R. Hofstadter's Godel, Escher, Bach, Francis Crick's Life Itself, Loren Eiseley's The Immense Journey, Daniel Dennett's Darwin's Dangerous Idea, and Rachel Carson's The Sea Around Us. There are classic essays ranging from J.B.S. Haldane's "On Being the Right Size" and Garrett Hardin's "The Tragedy of the Commons" to Alan Turing's "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" and Albert Einstein's famed New York Times article on "Relativity." And readers will also discover lesser-known but engaging pieces such as Lewis Thomas's "Seven Wonders of Science," J. Robert Oppenheimer on "War and Physicists," and Freeman Dyson's memoir of studying under Hans Bethe.
A must-read volume for all science buffs, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a rich and vibrant anthology that captures the poetry and excitement of scientific thought and discovery.
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Discover the captivating world of modern science with The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing. This extraordinary collection showcases the very best writing by scientists, compiled by acclaimed author and scientist Richard Dawkins. With nearly one hundred articles and book excerpts, this anthology is the ultimate celebration of scientific thought and discovery. From the groundbreaking discovery of Lucy, to the mind-boggling vastness of the universe, this book takes you on a thrilling journey through the realms of science.
Featuring renowned scientists and science writers such as Stephen Pinker, Stephen Jay Gould, and Albert Einstein, every page of this book is filled with scintillating essays that will leave you inspired and amazed. Explore the wonders of life itself with Francis Crick, delve into the mysteries of the mind with Douglas R. Hofstadter, and marvel at the beauty of the natural world with Rachel Carson. Whether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or a curious beginner, this collection offers something for everyone.
Including classic essays like J.B.S. Haldane's "On Being the Right Size" and Alan Turing's "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," as well as lesser-known but equally captivating pieces like Lewis Thomas's "Seven Wonders of Science" and Freeman Dyson's memoir of studying under Hans Bethe, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a true gem.
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